Glassdoor: 9 in 10 Job Seekers to use Mobile Job Search During Next Year
Did you know that 9 in 10 (89%) job seekers say they will use their mobile device during their job search in the next 12 months? At least that’s the latest data from Glassdoor’s State of Mobile Job Search Survey. The number of job seekers planning to use mobile job search has increased 8 percentage points from last year, the survey explains. And if mobile is becoming increasing popular to apply for jobs, employers will have to follow suit—and that starts with knowing the numbers.
According to the survey:
- 45 percent of job seekers report using their mobile device to search for jobs at least once a day, up two percentage points (43%) from August 2013
- Nearly half (48%) of people think mobile devices will be the most common way people search for jobs in two years or less, while one in five (20%) already believe mobile devices are the most common way people search for jobs
The survey also highlighted challenges faced during the mobile job search:
- 49 percent believe it is difficult to apply to jobs via their mobile device
- One in four (25%) would be deterred from applying to a job if the company’s careers site or job listings are not mobile-optimized
And the top three barriers for job seekers who want to apply for a job via their mobile device include:
- It’s easier from a desktop: 69%
- Many company career sites and applications aren’t mobile optimized: 38%
- I’m afraid I’m more likely to make a mistake: 37%
“Now is the time employers, HR professionals and ATS providers need to take a close look at their mobile web presence,” said Ryan Aylward, Glassdoor chief technology officer. “Specifically, they need to ensure their careers page and job listings are mobile optimized or they risk losing top talent. Employers that prioritize making it easier for prospective talent to apply to their job listings via mobile will have a clear advantage when it comes to winning the war on talent.”
